Professor Ted Goossen of York University introduced Ms. Ekuni to a large audience at the 24th annual Harbourfront International Festival of Authors , and commented, “I’ve done this event many times, but I’ve never seen this many people show up to a Japanese interview!” Fans of Twinkle Twinkle left moved by Ekuni’s final words on love. “It is reckless to love and trust somebody.”
Ms. Ekuni shared the reading stage with Virginie Despentes, the controversial French author of Baise-Moi, and “literary brat-pack” member Tama Janowitz, author of Slaves of New York. With The Japan Foundation of Toronto and The Harbourfront Reading Series’ generous donations, Ms. Ekuni was able to enjoy a very busy but worthwhile stay on Toronto’s beautiful lakeside.
Kaori Ekuni at Harbourfront; click for more photos.
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